Scholarship Rules, Regulations, and other Details

This scholarship program is to serve students ages 8-18 years, living in a low income household. To apply, you must fill out the online application at music.shannamae.com, including the parent or guardian name, student name, student age, and documentation of financial hardship. Valid forms of documentation of financial hardship include:

• Medicaid
• SCHIP
• WIC 
• SNAP
• TANF
• Section 8 Voucher
• Proof of Public Housing Address
• Most recent tax return showing household income below federal poverty level according to household size as defined below

  • 2	$17,240
    3	$21,720
    4	$26,200
    5	$30,680
    6	$35,160
    7	$39,640
    8	$44,120

• Other evidence of state or federal financial assistance

There are limited slots available, and applying for this program does not guarantee admission to the program. If admission is granted, you will receive one (1) semester of free piano lessons (usually 4 months, minus holidays), and free lesson materials. You must reapply each semester. Current recipients of this scholarship will be given priority over new applicants. These lessons may be virtual or in person, depending on local circumstances.

You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining an instrument, and for arranging transportation to and from lessons if in person lessons are agreed upon, or a web camera and internet connection if virtual lessons are agreed upon. 

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, and may terminate this agreement without notice.